Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Jan 6, 2024 • 29min

922-How To Stop Being Judgmental_ 6 Tips

Chapters:00:00:00 - Ways to Stop Being Judgmental00:02:47 - Respect for Individual Differences00:05:46 - Understanding Different Relationship Structures00:09:00 - Avoiding Judgment and Assumptions00:12:10 - Understanding Judgmentalism00:15:11 - The Consequences of Being Judgmental00:18:13 - The Impact of Judgmentality00:21:13 - Respecting Boundaries00:24:03 - Practicing Compassion and Acceptance00:26:48 - Sending Safety, Health, and Peace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 4, 2024 • 54min

921-How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health 2023

Chapters:00:00:00 - The Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health00:05:46 - The Impact of Chronic Stress on the Brain and the Gut00:11:36 - The Gut-Brain Axis00:17:31 - Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score and Vegan/Vegetarian Diets00:23:33 - Sources of Vitamin B5 for Gluten Sensitive Individuals00:29:14 - The Importance of Vitamin D3 in Mental Health00:35:16 - Importance of Iodine in the Diet00:41:17 - The Benefits of Omega-3s for Brain Health00:47:15 - Nutrient Deficiencies and Cognitive Performance00:52:52 - Small Changes for a Healthy Diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 2, 2024 • 31min

920-5 Reasons We Resist Change and Ways to Move Forward

Chapters:00:00:00 - Six Reasons We Resist Change00:02:56 - The Impacts of Change00:06:07 - Overcoming Obstacles to Change00:09:24 - Learning from Failure00:12:48 - Overcoming Fear of Failure00:16:08 - Knowledge needed to achieve goals00:19:34 - Importance of Time Management and Prioritization00:22:55 - Highlighting the Benefits and Drawbacks00:26:20 - Increasing Energy and Simplifying Life00:29:43 - Addressing Motivation and Energy Levels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 30, 2023 • 22min

919-Boost Your Brain Power_ 6 Tips to Clear Brain Fog

Chapters:00:00:00 - What is Brain Fog?00:02:08 - The truth about caffeine's impact on cognitive functioning00:04:19 - Bright Light Therapy for Gray Days and Sluggishness00:06:37 - Staying Hydrated and Reducing Diuretics in Your Diet00:08:49 - Tips for Staying Active During Sedentary Periods00:11:04 - Managing Stress for Clear Thinking00:13:21 - Managing Stress00:15:40 - Clearing out junk and reducing inflammation00:17:57 - Tips for Preventing Brain Fog00:20:11 - The limitations of caffeine in improving cognitive functioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 28, 2023 • 51min

918-Sleep and Mental Health Disorders An Overlooked Treatment Issue

Chapters:00:00:00 - Sleep Disturbances Impact and Intervention00:05:18 - The Importance of Sleep00:10:45 - The Importance of Sleep for Physical and Mental Health00:16:18 - Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness00:21:33 - REM Sleep and Dreaming00:27:21 - Sleep Issues and Hormone Balance00:33:06 - Factors Impacting Sleep Quality00:38:36 - Tips for Better Sleep00:44:07 - Tips for Better Sleep and Sleep Hygiene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 26, 2023 • 58min

917-Medical Error Prevention 2023

Chapters:00:00:00 - Overview of Medical Error Prevention and Terms Used in Behavioral Health00:06:05 - The Importance of Assessment and Treatment in Behavioral Health00:12:12 - Fall Prevention and Environmental Safety00:18:47 - Suicide Prevention Training and Follow-up00:25:22 - Safety Measures for Furniture and Objects in a Facility00:31:46 - Ensuring Safety in the Facility00:37:39 - Preventing Harm in Behavioral Health Facilities00:43:58 - Staying Within Your Scope of Practice00:50:26 - Addressing LGBTQ+ Treatment Issues00:56:36 - Medical Error Prevention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 23, 2023 • 22min

916-4 Little Tips for Big Success in Relationships

Chapters:00:00:00 - Four Little Tips for Big Success in Relationships00:02:13 - Checking the Facts and Context00:04:36 - Respecting Others' Triggers and Reactions00:06:54 - Understanding and Respecting Different Temperaments00:09:03 - Respecting Temperamental Preferences in Relationships00:11:23 - Communicating Preferences00:13:30 - Listening to Understand and Hear00:15:50 - Respecting Boundaries in Relationships00:18:04 - Respecting Boundaries in Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 21, 2023 • 28min

915-20 Cannabis (Marijuana) Terms Everyone Should Know _ Marijuana Awareness Education

Exploring cannabis terms, strains, and properties, including the rise of Delta 8 THC. Discussing the endocannabinoid system, CBD, and aromatic plant components. Delving into CBD and THC absorption through the skin and weighing the pros and cons of cannabis components
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Dec 19, 2023 • 18min

914-6 Ways to Forgive Yourself for Not Knowing What to Do _ Handling Regret

Exploring self-forgiveness for past actions, navigating emotional responses after trauma, understanding the power of forgiveness, reflecting on regret, and learning from past ignorance are key topics discussed in this insightful podcast.
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Dec 16, 2023 • 1h 1min

913-How Trauma Reprograms the Vagus Nerve & Orienting Reflex _ Healing from Trauma

The podcast explores the role of the vagus nerve in trauma and its connections to the body and brain. It discusses the reprogramming of the orienting reflex and the impact of trauma on anxiety and hyper-vigilance. The episode also highlights techniques for healing the body, reprogramming beliefs, and managing anxiety and distress. Strategies for processing grief and trauma are discussed, along with the role of the vagus nerve in trauma response and reprogramming for reduced dysregulation and inflammation.

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